Receptionist / Administrator

Reception and Office Administrator

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: £26,824 - £28,142

Hours: 37 hours per week, 8:00am - 4:00pm

Term Time Only plus INSET Days

Are you an experienced Reception and Office Administrator looking to play a key role within a busy and welcoming school environment?

Do you pride yourself on delivering excellent customer service and creating a positive first impression for visitors, parents and pupils?

Are you organised, proactive and able to manage a varied workload with confidence and professionalism?

A thriving and inclusive primary school is seeking to appoint a dedicated Reception and Office Administrator to join its friendly and supportive team from September 2026. The school prides itself on its strong community ethos, commitment to pupil wellbeing and positive relationships with families, creating a welcoming environment for both staff and visitors.

This full-time Reception and Office Administrator role is a varied and rewarding position at the heart of the school. As the face of the school, you will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and external agencies, ensuring a professional and friendly reception service at all times. Alongside reception duties, you will support the smooth running of the school office, coordinate resources, assist with administrative processes and maintain compliance and asset management systems. Training and ongoing support will be provided.

The successful Reception and Office Administrator will have:

• Recent and relevant experience in school administration and/or reception work
• A First Aid qualification or willingness to undertake training
• Competence using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent communication and customer service skills with a professional telephone manner
• Experience building positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents and external stakeholders
• High levels of accuracy, organisation and attention to detail
• The ability to remain calm, professional and effective when working under pressure
• A good standard of education, including GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent)

In return, you will receive:

• The opportunity to work within a supportive and welcoming school community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A varied and rewarding role with responsibility and autonomy
• A positive working environment where staff wellbeing is valued
• The chance to make a meaningful contribution to the day-to-day life of the school

Safeguarding Statement

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, medical clearance and all safer recruitment procedures.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The school is proud to be a welcoming and diverse community where everyone is valued and respected. Applications are welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds and the school is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all.

Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to arrange a visit to the school.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.